Headshot Photographer in London

It s always great when client s say nice things about you, as an actors headshot photographer in London I love shooting headshots and feel great when a client is happy. Expectedly so, most clients are not surprised that they have a range of great headshots, they do their research and due diligence, find a headshot photographer they like, talk to them and then book a session. So there should be no surprises, but there always are thats one of the things that makes my job so much fun. Delivering great headshots that actually help actors get noticed by the Casting Directors.
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Superb Theatrical Photographer in London

Excellent casting headshots from Nick Gregan London?s best Headshot Photographer.
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Have headshots changed since they first started being photographed?

I went to the opening of the fantastic exhibition ‘Salt and Silver’ at the Tate Gallery earlier this week; first off what a brilliant introduction to the very origins of photography developed by Henry Fox Talbot. One thing that occurred to me when looking at some of these extraordinary prints from 150 years ago was how much a good photograph stood out from an ordinary one. I’m not saying there were any bad photos here because there weren’t, but some were more special to me as a ‘people photographer’ than others. Every one of these Victorian pioneering photographers deserves huge praise and admiration in their own right. However for me, Roger Fenton’s portraits drew me in, just as a modern actors headshot would do too. Looking at the portraits of Captain Lord Balgoine and Captain Mottram-Andrews, both photographs grabbed my attention but for very different reasons; Balgoine the younger of the two appears dark and brooding with the weight of the world on his shoulders, whi
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Should You Avoid The Headshot Factory?

Do you want to stand out from the crowd? The answer could be yes and no at the same time. Are you courageous enough to use a completely different headshot and stand out from the crowd and hope to catch the Casting Directors attention or will you go down the headshot factory route and have a headshot just like everyone else? It s tricky one, the thing is your headshot shoot should be all about you and making sure you leave the studio with a great headshot. Sometimes headshot photographers are really busy, they work to a tight schedule, they have clients waiting for the next session and they can t always give you the attention or time you need. Is this fair and do you feel like you re on a production line? Your session should be about you, your headshot and how you and the photographer can work together to deliver some great headshots. I don t think your session should be about anything else, it shouldn t be about a factory shoot where every person who goes to that photographer, leaves
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Who Is That Co-Starring In My Headshot?

Who Is That Co-Starring In My Headshot? Headshot photographers are popping up all over the place these days, virtually anyone with a digital camera and the kahoona s to say so, can call themselves a headshot photographer. As far as I know there are no professional bodies or qualifications needed. A classic example of this is myself I have no formal qualifications and am not a member of any professional bodies but, I have been a busy working headshort photographer for almost 20 years. I learned all of the many skills involved in creating and producing photography over several years and because I was using film I had to fully understand the principles of photography before I started calling myself an actors headshot photographer. It just wasn t possible to charge clients for my services and HOPE that the film came out right. I had to completely understand how to use a camera, how to use exposure, composition and lighting before I called myself a professional headshot photographer. Unfor
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Agent or Manager?

Contemplating a change? As the new year kick’s into action many actors are motivated to drive their career’s forward either by shooting new, fresh headshots (which is always a good idea) or by changing representation that may have become stagnant in recent times. Depending on where you are in your career, depends on what and if any representation is needed. New actors often feel that having an Agent is crucial to getting work and moving their careers forward, this is not always the case, with websites such as Spotlight, CastingCallPro and CastNet there are many more jobs and opportunities advertised on a regular basis. However the bigger, more prestigeous auditions most often come through well-known Agents. When an actor feels as though they have enough experience they want to make the move onto representation. I came across a great article on Backstage.com on the differences between Agents and Managers. Definitely worth a read. Here s an except here but I advise you to read the w
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Should I Have Facial Hair In My Headshot?

Facial hair is quite popular at the moment, everything from full beards to designer stubble can commonly be seen on the streets of our cities. However there s a couple of things to consider when thinking about having facial hair in your headshot, to beard or not to beard or is moustache the question . Headshots are about creating the right first impression and facial hair can occasionally give the wrong type of impression, it can alter people s perception of you when looking at your headshot. You may not have considered how facial hair can alter people s perceptions but here s a few things to think about. There are some significant psychological influences about a man with a beard against a clean shaven man. More often than not a beard will make a man look older. For instance, adolescent boys don’t need psychologists to tell them that growing some stubble could help them look more mature, but it also turns out the ageing effects of a beard don’t disappear as you get older. A group
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